Did Someone Say Chili Cookoff? Magic City’s Best is Coming Up

Just about everybody likes chili. It's hearty, delicious, and fairly affordable to make. It's a popular winter dish in Montana and every cook has their own "special recipe" they feel makes their chili the best. If you believe your chili is pretty awesome, it's time to put your money where your mouth is and enter Magic City's Best Chili Cook-Off. It's on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at The Depot on historic Montana Ave.

The best thing about chili?

There are so many different ways to make chili uniquely yours. To paraphrase Forest Gump; you've got your classic chili, green chili, midwestern chili, brisket chili, fire-roasted chili, hot chili, mild chili, beanless chili, vegan chili, crockpot chili, chicken chili, fajita chili, Cincinnati chili... I'll stop.

Magic City's Best 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff

Sean O'Daniel, a primary organizer of the event, told us they have a limit of 40 entries this year and the competition is open to amateurs and local professional chefs alike.

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The Best Chili's in Billings will win cash.

The entry fee is $35 and $200 cash prizes will be awarded to:

• People's Choice Winner
• Traditional Winner
• Open Winner

If you would like to enter, contact Sean O'Daniel at (406) 702-7711 or reach out on their Facebook page.

Not a cook? Come sample the best chili in town!

The public is invited to taste the best chili in Billings from 10 am to 1 pm on February 19th at The Depot. You can purchase 3 taste tokens for $5 or 7 for $10. Raffle tickets will be available for $5 each or 5 for $20 with over $1,000 in prizes up for grabs. Proceeds benefit local non-profits. You can find the Chili Cook-Off Entry Form HERE.